Dustin harding, lindsay farr, michael flynn, geoff hansen the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 42 min, and. This package is also part of our combo package for lessons 5,6,7,8 here. Brigham young, sidney rigdon, joseph smith iii, and at least four others each claimed succession. That some years ago, a spirit had appeared to joseph his son, in a vision, and informed him that in a certain place there was a record on plates of gold, and that he was the person that must obtain them, and this he must do in the following manner. In real life, joseph smith was 24 years old when the church was organized and would turn 25 later in that year. Joseph smith affirme egalement quen 1827, il fut envoye a cette colline par moroni ressuscite afin. Latter day saint movement and engraved metal plates wikipedia. When the prophet joseph smith went to the hill cumorah the first time he describes the setting for the gold plates, the urim and thummin and the breastplate. Aug 11, 2008 published well before joseph smiths own accounts of how he found the golden plates and met the angel moroni, the golden pot has some amazing similarities to joseph smiths accounts, a few of which are. However, after he completed his translation, he was instructed to return the gold plates to the angel and bury them. Engraved metal plates hold a special significance in the latter day saint movement because in 1827, the founder of that religion, joseph smith, claimed to have obtained a set of engraved golden plates from an angel and from them translated the book of mormon, a religious text of that religious tradition. Some witnesses described the plates as weighing from 30 to 60 pounds 14 to 27 kg, golden in color, and composed of thin metallic pages engraved with. Perfect for primary 5 valiant lesson 7, or for family home evening. Joseph told him about the angel moroni, the plates, and the book of.
Two apostles lead a virtual tour of the rome italy temple duration. The story of the golden plates consists of how, according to joseph smith and his contemporaries, the plates were found, received from the angel moroni, translated, and returned to the angel before the publication of the book of mormon. He retrieved these tablets of gold and translated the book of mormon from them. Discuss the revelations concerning this event that were given to joseph smith in doctrine and covenants 3 and 10.
Packer, in his article cumorahs cave, printed in the journal of book of mormon studies v. Joseph smith and the gold plates, by bill mckeever youtube. The record, engraved on metal plates, gave the history of a people who lived on the american continent during the time of christ, including the appearance of the. Last year the church historians press, which publishes the volumes of the series, released administrative records, council of fifty, minutes, march 1844january 1846. Translating the golden plates lds video encyclopedia. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 35,008 views. As far as mormon cinema goes, joseph smith volume 1. Joseph smith begins to translate the gold plates remember the purpose is to help everyone understand that we should be seeking heavenly fathers answers and be willing to follow his guidance when we pray. Joseph smiths mother, lucy mack smith, wrote that after the first visits of moroni, joseph continued to receive instructions from the lord, and we continued to get the children together every evening for the purpose of listening while he gave us a relation of the same. Use these free printables for the scripture found in alma 37. Plates of gold 2011 a profile shows religious founder joseph smith jr. Joseph smith said that the ancient records were engraved on plates which had the appearance of gold, each plate was six inches wide and eight inches long, and not quite so thick as common tin. Step into nineteenthcentury new england and experience the story of one of the most influential men in religious history. An angel led him to a book of golden plates and he published an english translation of the plates book of mormon.
Nevertheless, smith stated that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book. Gold plates of the dimensions described by the witnesses would be too heavy on the order of 200 lbs to be realistically lifted and carried as joseph and others described. Joseph smith translates the gold plates teaching helps. I recently purchased a copy in the bluray format highly recommended and have come to appreciate the beauty and power of what christian vuissa has achieved with his film. The gold plates found by joseph smith hank hanegraaf. And, though i was an active participant in the scenes that transpired, and was present during the translation of the plates, and had cognizance of things as they transpired, it is marvelous to me, a marvel and a wonder, as much so as to any one else.
Plates of gold, a feature length film about joseph s experience of preparing to receive the plates, getting them, hiding them, translating them and printing the book of mormon. Joseph described the plates as being 6 inches wide, 8 inches long, and something near 6 inches in thickness. Plates of gold during it brief theatrical run and liked it. May 04, 2010 to download and engage in more discussion on the video, go to. The commandments of the lord are not always easy but does provide the way when we are in tune with him. Although joseph originally said there was a book deposited, written upon gold plates history of the church, vol. Perfect for family home evening or primary 5 valiant lesson 6. Oct 9, 2014 im going through the bom stories 54 chapters with my son and want coloring pages and activities to reinforce the stories with him. Additional scenes, messages hidden in credits and more. He was born in sharon vermont and moved to new york and during the second great awakening he heard a series of visions. Joseph smith was living on the family farm in manchester, new york, when he became famous for his story of finding gold plates. This is found in joseph smithhistory verse 52 having removed the earth, i obtained a lever, which i got fixed under the edge of the stone, and with a little exertion raised it up. He claimed that an angel named moroni had directed him to a buried stone box, containing a set of gold plates, covered with strange symbols.
So, ill label the activity with the corresponding chapter in the bom stories book. Lindsay farr talks about her first time acting experience in joseph smith. An introduction to the joseph smith papers, including his origins, initiatives. This kit will be available in your account on this store immediately after purchase. This printable kit has four great learning activities that are fun and will engage the children. They were filled with engravings, in egyptian characters, and bound together in a volume as the leaves of a book, with three rings running through the whole. We first learn about them from the visit of the angel moroni to joseph smith on september 21, 1823. Sep 11, 20 joseph smith could neither write nor dictate a coherent and wellworded letter. Occult context of joseph smiths 1823 discovery of gold plates dan vogel duration. October 2011 liahona the church of jesus christ of latterday.
Smith would find the book, he was told, inscribed on gold plates buried in a hill. Smith is the only source for a great deal of the story because much of it occurred while he was the only. God gave joseph smith the gift and power to translate writings recorded centuries ago in a language of which joseph had no knowledge. Smith said that two thirds of the plates were still sealed, and he was not able to view those pages. Occult context of joseph smith s 1823 discovery of gold plates dan vogel duration. Joseph smith 1st president of the church of christ later the church of jesus christ of latter day saints april 6, 1830 18300406 june 27, 1844 18440627 successor disputed. Supposedly the angel moroni told joseph smith where gold plates were that would contain the fullness of the everlasting gospel and that these plates were written in reformed egyptian hieroglyphics. When joseph receives the plates for the first time in 1827, he was almost 22 and the movie starts right before joseph marries emma, which was in january of 1827, a month after he turned 21. To download and engage in more discussion on the video, go to. End reason death 2nd mayor of nauvoo, illinois in office may 19, 1842 18420519 june 27, 1844 18440627. The movie is a good one because it kind of explains what joseph smith had to go through to get the gold plates translated. According to latter day saint belief, the golden plates also called the gold plates or in some 19thcentury literature, the golden bible are the source from which joseph smith said he translated the book of mormon, a sacred text of the faith. The story that chronicles the coming forth of the book of mormon. Once joseph and emma smith were settled in harmony, pennsylvania, joseph began to translate the gold plates.
Jun 24, 2019 the remarkable work of the joseph smith papers project has continued unabated since the publication of journals, volume 1. In addition to online reading and listening, you can also download and use the audio, epub. Recalled joseph s wife emma, no man could have dictated the writing of the manuscripts unless he was inspired. It is a very heavy metal, its specific gravity being 19. Even before the book of abraham was published in 1842, joseph smith and other early. Mormons, did joseph smith borrow the golden plate story. Smith translated the text of the book of mormon over the next several.
The golden plates upon which the book of mormon was written have had quite a history, and it is rather well documented. Given the dimensions by smith, some have concluded that the plates could have weighed as. Smith and his followers moved out west and finally made a thriving settlement in the utah desert. With matthew bellows, dalton blaine, sean bott, brandon luke bringhurst. Joseph smith sees a vision of god and jesus christ. Joseph smith translates the gold plates is to help everyone understand and recognize the influence of the holy ghost as well as to desire to be worthy of his constant companionship. Book of abraham and related manuscripts the joseph smith papers.
Aug 31, 2011 we dont want you here film clip from joseph smith. What happened to the golden plates after joseph smith. Prophet joseph smith, is a translation of ancient plates written by way of. These records were engraven on plates which had the appearance of gold. Released september 2nd, 2011, joseph smith volume 1. Archaeologists discover golden plates believed to be linked. The lord commanded nephi to go and get the plates from the wicked laban inside the city gates. As i understand lds teaching, an angelperhaps moronishowed joseph smith the place where plates of gold had been hidden for many centuries. The heavenly messenger told joseph smith that plates were of gold. We do know that gold weighs about 1200 pounds per cubic foot. Anselmus claims to be a youth of humble origins, often prone to making very human mistakes.